Winnipeg 
Summer in Manitoba bursts into colour with a spectacular lineup of music festivals, each offering a unique cultural experience.
Credit: Winnipeg Folk Festival
From the cutting-edge electronic vibes at the Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME) to the traditional tunes at the Prairie Wind Music Fest and the Back 40 Folk Festival, there’s something for everyone.
Music lovers can also enjoy the classical melodies of the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival, the rich jazz at the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, and the deep blues of the Gimli Blues Festival.
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Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME)
MEME is Western Canada’s leading electronic music and digital arts festival, featuring four days of concerts, workshops and performances throughout downtown Winnipeg. Expect to hear the latest international sounds of techno, dub, house and experimental music in a festive setting that celebrates creativity through technology. Details
Headliners: Jex Opolis, Tonepushers, Overland, DJ Hannah, Sean Kosa, D.MO, Innezz, Lerma
Exchange District, Winnipeg
June 4 – 6, 2026
Weekend Pass $87.29
Prairie Wind Music Fest
The Prairie Wind Music Fest presents a diverse blend of music from rock, blues, country, old-time, jazz, children’s music. Details
Lineup: Dominique Adams, Show Pony, Irvin Miller, Tired Cossack, Reverend Rambler, Cheering for the Bad Guy, Festival Dads, Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir, The Three Berts, and more.
Cypress River Resource Centre Grounds, 163 Cypress Avenue, Cypress River
June 5 to 7, 2026
Weekend Passes $25 – $70
Cluster: New Music + Integrated Arts Festival
Cluster is Canada’s most dynamic take on contemporary art and sound. Details
Artist Lineup: The SunDog Ensemble, Tanja Faylene Woloshen + óFukami, A Moon Shape Noise, Eliza Bagg, Casey Koyczan, Alexandra Elliott Dance + Princess Dasha, Savant Flâneur, Osmanthus, Mas Aya, Kerrigan + Gage Salnikowski
Various Venues, Winnipeg
May 27-31, 2026
Festival Pass $60
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Back 40 Folk Festival
Features local and Manitoba musicians who share their talents through various workshops and on the Main stage. Details
Lineup: Hailey Hunter & Hailey Legary, LAKES AND PINES, An Unexpected End, STELLAR, Talladega, THE IRVIN MILLER BAND, Madel Morin, THE SHARPE BROTHERS BAND, Mason Weselowski, CASSIDY MANN, Karl Redding & Paul Bergman, FIELD GUIDE
Suncatch, Morden
June 26 & 27, 2026
Free
Agassiz Chamber Music Festival
Agassiz Chamber Music Festival showcases the very best in chamber music through a diversity of artists and repertoire, newly commissioned works, and emerging artists. Details
Various locations in Winnipeg
May 24–30, 2026
Festival Pass $65 – $140
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
A multi-day festival of live music from local, national and international artists.
Details
Headliners: Miles Electric Band, Soul Supreme, Molly Johnson, Jason Marsalis Quartet
Downtown Winnipeg
June 16 – 21, 2026
Free and ticketed events
Summer in the City
Summer In The City
3 days of play, music, concerts, dance, cultural performances, midway rides, and more. Details
Headliners: Owen Riegling
Downtown Steinbach
June 19-21, 2026
Free and ticketed
Summer Entertainment Series at Assiniboine Park
A popular outdoor entertainment at Assiniboine Park with music, ballet, movies and art exhibitions. Details
Winnipeg
Musical acts at the Lyric Theatre
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Movies in the Park
July 5 – August 30, 2026
Free
sākihiwē festival
Various locations in Winnipeg
June 25 – 28, 2026
Free and ticketed
Summer of Sound
Central Canada’s largest electronic music festival. Details
Lineup: Tiësto, Slander, Odd Mob, Paul Oakenfold, Notion + more
Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
June 30 – July 1, 2026
Two – day Pass $198 – $282+
Dauphin’s Countryfest
Dauphin’s Countryfest
Canada’s longest-running country music festival usually held every July long weekend. Details
Headliners: Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, and Tyler Hubbard
Dauphin
The festival site is located 10 km south of The City of Dauphin on Highway #10
June 25 – 28, 2026
4-Day General Admission Weekend Pass $418.95
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Discover folk music from North America and around the world at the annual Winnipeg Folk Fest. Features a family area, camping, and delicious local and organic food in a beautiful prairie park setting. Details
Lineup: Of Monsters and Men, Father John Misty, Lucy Dacus, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sylvan Esso, Jesse Welles, Angine de Poitrine, Black Country, New Road, Wolf Parade, and many more!
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Birds Hill Provincial Park, northeast on Highway #59, Winnipeg
July 9 – 12, 2026
$70 &up
Bankside Music Festival
Enjoy top-notch musical acts, affordable tickets and concession prices with free camping, stunning light shows, top quality sound and a friendly atmosphere. This is a biennial festival. Details
Headliner: Econoline Crush, BRKN LOVE, Calling All Captains, and more
3km East on highway 201, Letellier (on the banks of the Red River)
July 17 – 18, 2026
Weekend Pass $74 – $112
Salamander Summer Music Festival
Rideau Park, Brandon
July 17 – 19, 2026
Weekend Passes: $50 – $60 plus taxes/fees; Kids Under 12: FREE
Summer Winds Family Music Festival
A family music festival. Details
Headliners: Men in Cheap Suits, Sean Taylor Band
Victoria Beach Community Centre, Victoria Beach
July 17 – 18, 2026
Early Bird Weekend Admission $60; Early Bird VIP Weekend Pass $130
Fire & Water Music Festival
Hear everything from roots to country to metal at the Fire & Water Music Festival. Details
Lineup: Dreams and Rumours, Cara Luft, Jacob Brodovsky, Sheena Rattai & friends’ tribute to Lilith Fair, Dom Adams, Alex Maher, Andrew Neville, Amby, Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir, and more!
Fire & Water Music Festival
Laker’s Ski Club, Lac du Bonnet, MB
July 24 – 26, 2026
Early bird Weekend Pass $85; Regular Weekend Pass $100; Plus taxes and fees; 17 and under Free
Real Love Summer Fest
A 2-day indie music and arts festival featuring over 30 bands and artists. Details
Lineup: TBA
Ignite Retreats, Teulon
2026 TBA
July 25 – 27, 2025
2026 TBA; $69.91 – $152.77
Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa
Three nights of Rock & Roll in the beautiful Lake Minnedosa. Adding to the music, RFM provides great onsite vendors, camping opportunities and other activities. Details
Lineup: Collective Soul, Cheap Trick, Quiet Riot, Smash Mouth, 54.40, Nick Gilder Sweeney Todd Group, Helix, Harlequin, Headpins, The Pumps
Rockin’ The Fields Of Minnedosa
Lake Minnedosa, Minnedosa
July 31 – August 2, 2026
General Admission Weekend Pass $323
Rainbow Trout Music Festival
Summer indie music festival with 3 days of music, camping, good friends, bon fires, dancing, swimming, and so much more. Details
Banks of the Rosseau River, just south of St. Malo, Manitoba
2026 TBA
August 15 – 17, 2025
2026 rates TBA
Weekend Camping + Festival Pass — $160 (plus tax and fees)
FallJam Field of Rock Music Festival
FallJam Field of Rock is a high-energy music festival built around the spirit of live rock. It brings together a diverse lineup of artists, offering a rich mix of sounds for a memorable musical experience. Beyond the stage, the festival creates a relaxed, social atmosphere with overnight camping, bonfires, and the freedom to enjoy time with friends. Details
Headliners: Bleeker with Omens
6556 Hwy #8 at Donald Road, St. Andrews
August 7 – 9, 2026
Day Pass $15 – $25; Weekend Pass $40
Harvest Sun Music Fest
The Harvest Sun Music Festival is a grass roots prairie music festival dedicated to showcasing Manitoban Musicians, growers & makers of the agricultural community. Details
Headliners: Al Simmons, Cara Luft, Ego Spank
Harvest Sun Music Fest
Harvest Sun Music Fest Site, Kelwood
August 21 – 23, 2026
Early bird Weekend Pass $95
Whitemud Music Festival
Whitemud Music Festival features a strong lineup of live bands and high-energy performances with plenty of space for attendees and free unserviced camping included with admission. Details
Headliners: Snake Oil, B34ST
Erickson Lutheran Church, Erickson/Lorne Watson Recital Hall, School of Music, Brandon University
August 21 – 22, 2026
Weekend Pass – Early bird $97.18
Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival
Savour live, eclectic music from an amazing lineup of diverse local talent. Dance, sing, enjoy the outdoors, participate in the midnight jam sessions around the bonfire, and camp out beneath the stars. Details
Headliners: TBA
33165 PR 331, RM of Portage la Prairie, MB
1 mile west of Hoop & Holler Bend
August 29 & 30, 2026
TBA
2025 Festival Pass $33.28 – $65.23
Village Music Fest
Celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day with live performances and art installations in Osborne Village. Details
Osborne Village, Winnipeg
Saturday, June 27, 2026
TBA
Elements Music & Arts Festival
The Elemental Festival takes place at Stonyridge Campground, a stunning, 240-acre property that features a quarry beach and 80 acres of serene forest—camp among the stars, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Gather with friends to create your a tent village or find a private spot to escape it all! 19+. Details
Stonyridge Campground, St. Laurent
July 31 – August 3, 2026
Advance Weekend Pass $142 + GST
Country Rising Festival
Country Rising is a high-energy outdoor festival reimagining country music through bold, genre-blending artists. Alongside live performances, it features local food and drinks, line dancing, and interactive experiences in a vibrant, modern setting. Details
Lineup: BigXThaPlug, Corey Kent, Dylan Marlowe, & Redferrin
Country Rising Festival
Blue Cross Park, 1 Portage Ave E, Winnipeg
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM
VIP Admission $191.64; Early bird General Admission $71.47
Mega Island Fest
Mega Island Fest 2026 is the ultimate summer destination for every festival fan, featuring a powerhouse lineup of DJs and High-energy performances with non-stop vibes. Details
The Cube, Old Market Square, Winnipeg
August 7 – 8, 2026
Weekend Pass $50 and up
IRAL JAM & JERK FEST
JAM & JERK FEST is a new cultural celebration launching in 2026 to honor 64 years of Jamaican Independence. Rooted in heritage and powered by community, this festival celebrates the global impact of Jamaican culture through food, music, arts, and shared experiences. Details
TBD, Winnipeg
August 7, 2026
TBA
ROGerKimLee Music Festival Eriksdale
A weekend of Manitoba and Local Musicians performing LIVE Music with a Makers Market, Market Garden, Beer Garden, Food Vendors, Kids Activities, Camping and Workshops. Details
Artists: Maija Kaartinen, Dustin Harder, Saint Whiskey, Annual RKL Jam, Gilles Crevier, Old Time Fiddle Magic, Deb Tripp, Prairie Moon, Dust Rhinos, D.B. + The Deadbeats, Orvis, Mommy Daddy, Debra Lyn Neufeld, The Horsefeathers Band, Ryan Maier, Fuller Hull, Shay Wolf, Silas Presley
Eriksdale Railway Park and Eriksdale Rec Hall, Eriksdale
August 21-23, 2026
General Admission 3-Day $30 – $80
Maryland Music Fest
Enjoy a lineup of Winnipeg’s most exciting emerging artists, a vintage street market, a beer garden and more fun. Details
West Broadway, Winnipeg
TBA
September 6, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Free
Harvest Moon Festival
Enjoy fabulous music, food, artisans and workshops at the Perennial Harvest Moon Festival. Details
Clearwater, MB
TBA
September 12 – 14, 2025
TBA
2024 rates: $100 – $115 plus taxes
Gimli Blues Festival
Gimli Blues Festival features some of Manitoba’s best blues artists. Details
Lineup: TBA
Gimli Park, 1 4th Avenue, Gimli
September 11 – 12, 2026
Free; Tin for the Bin
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